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Shepherd's purse

Botanicals / Herbs

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Capsella bursa-pastoris

Oral Uses

  • Menorrhagia RatingRating

    Shepherd's purse reduces bleeding; alleviates symptoms. Take shepherd's purse daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Astringent RatingRatingRating

    Shepherd's purse is an astringent; reduces secretions. Take shepherd's purse daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Diuretic RatingRatingRating

    Shepherd's purse is a diuretic; increases and promotes urine flow. Take shepherd's purse daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Hemostatic RatingRatingRating

    Shepherd's purse is a hemostatic; stops bleeding. Take shepherd's purse daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antiscorbutic RatingRating

    Shepherd's purse is an antiscorbutic; contains vitamin C. Take shepherd's purse daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Febrifuge RatingRating

    Shepherd's purse is a febrifuge; reduces fever. Take shepherd's purse daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Stimulant RatingRating

    Shepherd's purse is a stimulant; stimulates and increases body functions and energy. Take shepherd's purse daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Topical Uses

  • Nosebleed RatingRating

    Shepherd's purse reduces bleeding. Apply powdered shepherd's purse topically as suggested on the label.

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